Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident

UW Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Make a positive impact in a patient's life as you help them heal through physical rehabilitation.

We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Resident to:

Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in pediatric physical therapy.

Challenge their own clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units and case presentations.

Form alliances with patients and their families with the common goal of optimizing function for pediatric patients with new and chronic impairments.

Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.

Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Physical Therapy pediatric courses.

Gain experiences across four pediatric practice settings: Acute Care, Early Childhood Intervention, Outpatient and the school system.

Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in pediatric physical therapy.
• Challenge their own clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units and case presentations.
• Form alliances with patients and their families with the common goal of optimizing function for pediatric patients with new and chronic impairments.
• Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.
• Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Physical Therapy pediatric courses.
• Gain experiences across four pediatric practice settings: Acute Care, Early Childhood Intervention, Outpatient and the school system.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level